[UserSince2005]

Lucky I escaped. Just in a floating palace in Udaipur at the moment. Guess I’ll have to abandon this business trip.

[arista]

So far 27 Killed
from the 2 Terrorist bombs

[bitontheslide]

Pakistan has temporarily suspended mobile services as millions head to the polls to vote in a new government.

An interior ministry spokesman said the measure was warranted, citing recent incidents of terror in the country.

The election comes almost two years since the previous prime minister, cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan, was ousted in a no-confidence vote.

Three-time PM Nawaz Sharif is now on the ballot in what many analysts say is Pakistan's least credible election yet.

Both calls and data services have been suspended, though Wifi networks still appear to be working.

One voter told the BBC they were shocked at the decision, saying "voters should be facilitated instead of [having to be met with] such hurdles".

Another said she was expecting a blanket shut down.

Justifying the move, an Interior Ministry spokesman said, "As a result of the recent incidents of terrorism in the country, precious lives have been lost. Security measures are essential to maintain law and order situation and to deal with potential threats".

The shutdown was criticised by Bilawal Bhutto Zadari, son of murdered ex-Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, who called for services to be restored "immediately". Mr Bhutto, who is also running for the top job, said his Pakistan People's Party (PPP) had approached the election commission and the courts to get services restored.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-68226228

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Shutting off the internet on the day of the elections. Nothing suspicious in that at all

[arista]

[Shutting off the internet on the day of the elections.
Nothing suspicious in that at all ]

Yes it is a Corrupt Election

[arista]

WION HD
Live is reporting Khans side has the lead
in Pakistans General Election,
not many hours left.

The Corrupt leader Naraz Sharif is asking for a Coalition?
He wished his party had a larger mandate.

Will the military take control?

[arista]

SkyNewsHD
reports no clear winner.

Khans side did better

Days of Horse Trading ahead

[arista]

Khan/Independents

Have 101
around 93 are from Khans group.

The Former Leader
has 75.


The BBC Lady Reporter
had itchy eyes as Police had fired Tear Gas
at the protesting crowd.

They should give the Lady Reporter a Mask.

[arista]

Imran Khan party
announces surprise alliance
with a group of religious party.
Gaining one seat.

Also other Group
Bhutto's Party also joined other parties.

BBCnewsHD

[arista]

Sharif is re-elected as Pakistan's PM

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by arista

Sharif is re-elected as Pakistan's PM

Ugh.
Awful.